Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Necklace Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Dated 1908

Product Details

A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of chunky sterling silver curb links, some bearing a Sterling Lion mark. The chain has been gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold and is fitted with claw clasps, a T-bar and three additional links at the end that would traditionally hold a medallion.

Albert chains are named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the First World War who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely. 

This is a robust Edwardian Albert chain with a good weight and bright yellow bloom. It’s complete with the maker’s mark “H.P.” on the clasps and Birmingham hallmarks on the T-Bar, dating the piece to 1908.

WEIGHT: 79.4 grams  

MEASURES: Length 16.5 inches x Width 9mm – T-Bar Length 39mm x Width 3mm – Drop 36mm down

METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1908)

MARKS: Birmingham Date hallmark, Sterling Lion marks, Maker’s mark (H.P.)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: 25-102

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